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Fraud Charges Against Ex-Lawmaker Amesty Dismissed by Prosecutors

8/7/2025

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Federal prosecutors dropped fraud charges against former Florida lawmaker Carolina Amesty, represented by Brad Bondi.
Amesty faced two counts of COVID relief fraud, risking a 20-year prison sentence.
The Justice Department affirmed that Pam Bondi's relationship with her brother did not affect the case.
Amesty's legal team argued the charges were politically motivated and asserted her innocence.

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Federal prosecutors dropped fraud charges against former Florida lawmaker Carolina Amesty, represented by Brad Bondi.
Amesty faced two counts of COVID relief fraud, risking a 20-year prison sentence.
The Justice Department affirmed that Pam Bondi's relationship with her brother did not affect the case.
Amesty's legal team argued the charges were politically motivated and asserted her innocence.